Stigma

On Thursday, May 25, The Kennedy Forum Illinois' Policy Director David Lloyd testified before the Mental Health Committee in the Illinois General Assembly. The Kennedy Forum urged Committee members to use their position to end the separate and unequal treatment…

Because religion and spirituality often play a vital role in healing, people experiencing mental health concerns often turn first to a faith leader. As such, clergy are often gatekeepers or “first responders” when individuals and families face trauma, mental health…

Snapshot On The Table 2017 is an initiative of the The Chicago Community Trust. In partnership with the Trust, The Kennedy Forum is working to engage thousands of people in conversations about mental health and addiction. The conversation topics range…

Free Mental Health Awareness and First Aid Trainings for Leaders in Austin, North Lawndale, East/West Garfield Park. Attached are information resources for community members that you can use to educate and disseminate information about available trainings, how to access mental…

Our 60 speakers brought insight and information with them to their panels and conversations. Below we have posted resources that expand on those conversations. Mikva Challenge Teen Health Council Policy Paper: Addressing First Episode Psychosis- Early Intervention for…

On September 9, 2016, The Kennedy Forum and Illinois Lawyers' Assistance Program (LAP) co-hosted a breakfast event at Chicago Cut Steakhouse. The event was focused towards those in the legal profession. According to a landmark study released in early 2016, those…

Thank you for helping us #BreakTheSilence, On The Table 2016. Click to Access Full Blog Entry for On The Table 2016 GOALS: Fight Stigma, Break the Silence, Raise Awareness Cultivate a culture of compassion, support and connected community Demonstrate public…

The Kennedy Forum is initiating 500 conversations with 5,000+ people on May 10, 2016. The topic of conversation is mental health and addiction. If you're prepared to host a conversation with family, friends, co-workers, or another group of people, register…

It was helpful to have firsthand experiences shared with the group because there is nothing more powerful in breaking down stigma than hearing a personal story. On May 10, 2016, The Kennedy Forum is partnering with the Chicago Community Trust to facilitate hundreds of conversations about mental…

One of most powerful antidotes against stigma is conversation. Not just more voices, but more dialogue. Conversations themselves help to fight stigma by increasing understanding, awareness, and acceptance. Research shows that intergroup contact across many different settings can reduce bias…